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Ian Fraser brushed metal plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: This walk is dedicated to Ian Fraser VC, DSC, RD & Bar, JP. 1920-2008 During World War II Lieutenant-Commander Ian Fraser commanded H.M. Midget Submarine XE-3 in a successful mission against the Japanese heavy cruiser Takao in the Johore Straits, Singapore on 31st July 1945. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery. A resident of Wallasey and a local magistrate, Ian Fraser was presented with the freedom of the Borough of Wirral on 26th April 1995.
Lieutenant-Commander Ian Fraser VC DSC JP RD and Bar was a distinguished naval officer awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in commanding a midget submarine mission that successfully attacked the Japanese cruiser Takao during World War II. A resident of Wallasey, he was also recognized locally as a magistrate and received the freedom of the Borough of Wirral.

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